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****Now Live**** If you haven't started this duet, I hands down totally recommend it 👍🏻

"E-P-O-C-H. It's a memorable event or period in time".

To write a review to put justice to what this book did to me, no chance.

To put words to how I feel, not possible.

To say how much I 100% adored these male characters in this book, each one of them, is impossible. Nate and Griffen were everything in this book. They loved with their whole hearts, and it was completely soul shattering at times. They were bo****Now Live**** If you haven't started this duet, I hands down totally recommend it 👍🏻

"E-P-O-C-H. It's a memorable event or period in time".

To write a review to put justice to what this book did to me, no chance.

To put words to how I feel, not possible.

To say how much I 100% adored these male characters in this book, each one of them, is impossible. Nate and Griffen were everything in this book. They loved with their whole hearts, and it was completely soul shattering at times. They were both so unique in their own ways, but loved so completely differently.

This book taught me to believe in Fate. Believe in whats meant to be. Have faith.

Not everything is meant to be perfect. Not everything is suppose to work out the way you think it is. And lastly, not everyone is who you think they are until you know their soul.

I was so beyond nervous for this book, I was worried about what the book would be, what would happen, who Swayze would chose or how or why. I cried, I cried a lot during this book, it gutted me, it crushed me, and my god did it heal me at the same time. So yes, I hated this book and I absolutely adored this book at the same time. It took a day of my life cause once I started it, I had to get to the end. So with not saying anymore because if you are reading this, you HAVE to go into this book blind, don't read spoilers and don't look ahead, just read and live it without spoiling it. True love finds happiness and its true home in the end of this story and I am finally able to breathe again.

I will forever remember this book. I may not believe in certain things but this author, this talented author, she totally got me with her writing. Beautifully done, Jewel E. Ann

This. This is epoch. I hope I read Jewel E. Ann's books in every life.

It's weird how much I adore this duet considering how many complaints I have.

(view spoiler)[How everyone believed her so easily like reincarnation is a common occurrence these days.How everything was resolved. So easily. So fast. How she treated Griffin.How selfish and annoying she was.How she kissed Nate. How she wanted to sleep with Nate.How Nate forgot his wife ever existed.How Griffin killed another man like it's a normal

This. This is epoch. I hope I read Jewel E. Ann's books in every life.

It's weird how much I adore this duet considering how many complaints I have.

(view spoiler)[How everyone believed her so easily like reincarnation is a common occurrence these days.How everything was resolved. So easily. So fast. How she treated Griffin.How selfish and annoying she was.How she kissed Nate. How she wanted to sleep with Nate.How Nate forgot his wife ever existed.How Griffin killed another man like it's a normal thing to do. I know he was a bad man, but still... (hide spoiler)]

But the writing… Oh my God, the writing. It's so fucking good, so raw, so masterfully done.

EPOCH: is the second book in ‘Jewel E. Ann’s’ Transcend duet. It picks up where the first book left off with the murder of her friend and a connection to a cold case death which had us all reeling from the possibilities.

EPOCH: is the second book in ‘Jewel E. Ann’s’ Transcend duet. It picks up where the first book left off with the murder of her friend and a connection to a cold case death which had us all reeling from the possibilities.

Griffin is the man who leaves her weak in the knees, who she loves wholeheartedly, undeniably, her friend, her lover, her husband to be. But then she also has a connection with Nate that she can’t explain, connected to a past she can’t remember.

We yet again see Swayze being ripped apart by the two people in her life on such diverse levels, one from the past and one in the now, she’s trapped between two worlds that collide in the now on such an emotionally heartbreaking level which could have the potential to destroy her life she’s trying to create with Griff.

Nate swears that Swayze is his reincarnated friend Daisy who was murdered, maybe she is? Unexplainable memories keep surfacing without any explanation of the things she knows that she couldn’t possibly know. Around and around it goes, until in the process she loses sight of the bigger picture, she loses little pieces of herself.

Nothing I can say will do justice to this book, all I can say is that nothing compares to this duet, I went into this series open minded, not sure what to expect, I went in blind, nothing prepared me for everything I would encounter whilst reading this.I went beyond swooning over ‘The grocery store guy’ because let's be honest he’s beyond #bookboyfriend material. He slayed me with his words.

Jewel E. Ann nailed it!! I inhaled it!! All the feels that I wanted, needed, craved came at me full force, I enjoyed Book#1 but I loved this one!! An un-put-downable, un-for-gettable read!!

I need, want to, have to read more by this author because she's fast become one of my most favourite have to read authors!! Love her words!!

Fav book of April!! Two thumbs up by yours truly with a big tick of highly recommend..!!

"I think a part of you will be mine to love in every life." THIS!!! 😭😭😭

This duet are absolutely amazing. 🌸 OMG I'll never forget Griffin and Nate! The most beautiful characters that I've ever read. ❤ They both were wonderful and it's really,really hard to pick one man because they're both the right guy... Ugh you'll understand me if you read this duet and my goodness, I wish you good luck! I hope you can survive too... ❤

He takes his leisurely time making sure his lips touch every inch of my flesh. I writhe beneath him, committing this feeling to the deepest parts of my soul. If I take something with me when I die, this time it’s going to be how incredibly revered I feel by this man.

INCREDIBLE!!! Every time I finish one of Jewel E. Ann’s books, I am in awe of this extremely talented author. She writes the kind of stories that end up owning a piece of my h*****ALL THE STARS*****{ARC Generously Provided by Author}

He takes his leisurely time making sure his lips touch every inch of my flesh. I writhe beneath him, committing this feeling to the deepest parts of my soul. If I take something with me when I die, this time it’s going to be how incredibly revered I feel by this man.

INCREDIBLE!!! Every time I finish one of Jewel E. Ann’s books, I am in awe of this extremely talented author. She writes the kind of stories that end up owning a piece of my heart. This duet was nothing short of magical. There wasn’t anything that I didn’t love about this story, except for that it eventually had to end. If you’re looking for your next “five-star” read, drop whatever you’re currently reading and pick up this duet!!

Swayze finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery that happened nearly twenty-two years ago and now seems to have links to the untimely demise of her neighbor. She’s still only getting pieces of Daisy’s memories and she's convinced that the key to solving the mystery is to somehow find a way to unlock the memories from her past life. The problem is, her need to connect to her time as Daisy, is causing a huge rift between Swayze and Griffin. Griffin sees Swayze's need to remember her past life as a threat to their relationship because it has a possibility of opening the door for Nate.

Griffin and Nate were amazing Heroes. There was no way I could stop from loving them both but one always had more of my heart. They each had me swooning and at times in tears. It’s hard to categorize this as a true love triangle because usually in that scenario someone is the “bad guy” but it wasn’t the case with this story. My heart ached for the three of them. What I got out of this story was that true love can really transcend space and time! I can’t leave out the incredible Heroine, Swayze. Her heart was so pure and her vulnerability made her that much more endearing! She thought she was undeserving of the love she received from these incredible men but I believe the same could be said of her love for them.

Four more words ...A! Mesmerizing! Must! Read! (but first you must read “Transcend”)

Talk about ‘sitting on pins and needles.’ I was over the top invested and absorbed in the irresistible characters of Swayze, Nate and Griffin. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt by the end of the book my emotional and mental state would be all over the map.

Yep! I called that one correctly. It has been many hours si

5 Epoch = Epic Read! Stars

Two words ...Spellbinding! Scintillating!

Three more words ...Go! In! Blind!

Four more words ...A! Mesmerizing! Must! Read! (but first you must read “Transcend”)

Talk about ‘sitting on pins and needles.’ I was over the top invested and absorbed in the irresistible characters of Swayze, Nate and Griffin. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt by the end of the book my emotional and mental state would be all over the map.

Yep! I called that one correctly. It has been many hours since I read the last page, and still, all I can think about is Swayze, Nate and Griffin.

It is also one of those back and forth, head snapping reads, like you’re watching the most intense tennis match. Just when I thought I had it all figured out ... ah nope, wrong again ... oops sorry, try again! So of course, I became even more invested, more enthralled! I could not get enough and it pained me if I had to put it down for any reason.

The storyline of this duet is positively unique and amazingly astounding! One I know I will never, ever forget.

Trust all the rave reviews and 5 star ratings. And just know, this is a story about true love, encompassing all it’s complexities and forms.

Who wouldn’t swoon over those words? Any of us would be blessed to be loved like that. However, this story made my heart bleed. I hurt and struggled and ached for almost 90% of this book. Why oh why oh why was this author torturing me so? My heart belonged to Griffin. He could do absolutely no wrong in my eyes. But he was only human and his compassion and understanding, although virtually limitless, weren’t endless.

“I said I would protec“I think a part of you will be mine to love in every life.”

Who wouldn’t swoon over those words? Any of us would be blessed to be loved like that. However, this story made my heart bleed. I hurt and struggled and ached for almost 90% of this book. Why oh why oh why was this author torturing me so? My heart belonged to Griffin. He could do absolutely no wrong in my eyes. But he was only human and his compassion and understanding, although virtually limitless, weren’t endless.

“I said I would protect you. I promised to keep you safe. You were my world, even if I wasn’t yours.” - Griffin

Gah!! This is after suffering through the pain of Swayze’s confusion, her distance, and the emotional toll her journey was putting him through. And yet, he still loved her. All I wanted to do was punch this young lady in the face. Sometimes. I just wasn’t a fan of what she put Griffin through. Nate didn’t have it easy from her either. She was playing with people’s hearts and it made her an unsympathetic character in my eyes. However, she was the perfect piece of drama for this story. She was the angst, the turmoil, and the pain. So I think the way she was made worked well.

My heart still aches. I’m happy and yet I’m sad. When more than two characters are involved, chances are someone’s gonna get hurt, so I was expecting it. Doesn’t mean I have to love it. This author did an excellent job of keeping me entertained with this story and putting me through the wringer. Epoch was a bittersweet depiction of love everlasting.

Possible mild spoilers! Don’t click if you didn’t read, but planning to read this book.

(view spoiler)[I wrote a long review to the 1st book, so I keep it short with this one.

Constantly weak heroine, till the very end. It's a shame, she was such an interesting character, I only wish the girl would gain self-esteem and self-confidence. She was insecure, fearful; weak-jealous (of Griffin’s ex, of his ‘maybe’ new gf) – and she clearly shoIf not for the good writing, I would have DNFed at approx. 40%

Possible mild spoilers! Don’t click if you didn’t read, but planning to read this book.

(view spoiler)[I wrote a long review to the 1st book, so I keep it short with this one.

Constantly weak heroine, till the very end. It's a shame, she was such an interesting character, I only wish the girl would gain self-esteem and self-confidence. She was insecure, fearful; weak-jealous (of Griffin’s ex, of his ‘maybe’ new gf) – and she clearly showed it (in a way I would be embarrassed), she repeatedly convinced herself she were pathetic...

Around 40% they wrote a scene, when she blew her bf/Griffin in the car and… vomited…

WHY? What was the purpose of this scenes? Apart from embarrass her even more, I couldn’t find any…One of my biggest pet peeves - when they humiliate the heroine.

Well, after this scene I turned my ‘autopilot’ on and read only for the mystery, which wasn’t solved that clearly. Or I was off. Or both.

The only plausible HEA, IMO, if the heroine didn’t end up with any of Hs, but moved on, became stronger and found a new love with a good man. (hide spoiler)]["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>...more

I have no words! What an amazing journey. This is one of the best duets I’ve ever read. Everyone needs to read it. It touched me deeply on so many levels. What a beautiful story about true, never-ending love.

The ending, specially the Epilogue was perfect. I am so happy with how things ended and I feel it was fitting to the story. I have no complaints whatsoever with this book, it was magnificent!

I won’t give anythi“I think a part of you will be mine to love in every life.”

Beautiful!! Sublime!

I have no words! What an amazing journey. This is one of the best duets I’ve ever read. Everyone needs to read it. It touched me deeply on so many levels. What a beautiful story about true, never-ending love.

The ending, specially the Epilogue was perfect. I am so happy with how things ended and I feel it was fitting to the story. I have no complaints whatsoever with this book, it was magnificent!

I won’t give anything away but just trust me and read this duet. Highly recommend it to everyone, not just romance readers.

If you have read Book 1 in this duet, you know that this duet deals with reincarnation and a love that transcends time and as a result, it is about the dilemma of a girl who is stuck between her epic love in another life and her epic love in this life.

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Book 2 is a tough read!

There are many things I would like to change in Book 2. The characters frustrated the hell out of me most of the time.

The story didn't evolve the way I expected and wished. Swayze was too stubborn to delve into her past life and Griffin insisted that she left it in the past and forget about it.

They couldn't compromise. They hurt each other deeply. They acted recklessly and sometimes childishly.

In normal circumstances, I would never forgive what they did or I would never forgive them for what they didn't do; however, in this unique situation, I felt as if I had to forgive them for their mistakes as what they went through was utterly unconventional.

So it is safe to say that despite my disappointment in some parts of this second book, I was still so invested in their story that the book still managed to blow my mind away.

That's why, I am deducting only 0,5 point for the characters' flawed decisions in this book but still giving it 5 stars out of 4,5.

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My criticisms:

In Book 1, I was #team Griffin, but in Book 2, I changed to #team Nate because I got really pissed at Griffin but adored how Nate acted.

If you look at the situation from each person's own point of view, from their own window, they all seem to be right to do what they did out of fear, pain, regret, guilt and confusion.

When I look at it from a general point of view, I'd rather Griffin were more understanding and supportive of Swayze's transition period. I know he was too scared to lose Swayze but still I cannot forgive some of the things he did. (or didn't do).

Also, I'd expect Swayze to be less interested with Nate and her past life especially when things got too messy with Griffin. I'd prefer if she were more devoted to her present and future with Griffin, trying to plan a life here and now rather than solve the mysteries of her past life. Her obsession about her past and Nate destroyed what she had with Griffin at present.

I really cannot find much fault in how Nate acted. He is the real hero of the whole story despite his minor mistakes!

Or maybe, one can criticize how Nate was more focused on his dead best friend and first lover Swayze than the death of his wife Jenna but when life brings someone you love from the dead, your focus is surely bound to change unexpectedly.

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The book ends with a happy tone for all three characters.

And the Epilogue is just perfect. Stunning end to a phenomenal story! The epilogue really surprised me and I loved it very much.

Nate surely needed that epilogue - he had deserved it for so long!

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Here are some QUOTES from Book 2 - Epoch.

NATE & SWAYZE

“We love many people for a lot of different reasons. I also think people pass in and out of our lives to give us an experience. … Some things last forever. What if our friendship lasts forever? What if the connection we have transcends time?”

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I suck in one breath after another, each time hoping the right words will spill from my mouth, but every inhale dies in a wasted exhale of nothingness. Right now my feelings don’t have words, so I release him.

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Griffin is the man I love. My friend. My lover. My future husband. Yet, I can’t find the right way to explain the emotional connection I have to Nate and Morgan. To a past I can’t fully remember. To a present with its claws curled into my heart. To a future more terrifying than my worst nightmares. To an unknown that could ruin my existence as I know it.

There’s a reason I’ve always felt safe with Griffin. I just hope when I need his safety the most… he’s close enough to hear my cry for help.

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“I want to marry you, you stupid grocery store guy.” I stand a few feet from the front of his truck. He stops at his door with his back to me. “But I don’t have to. It won’t change my love for you. So maybe you find a girl who isn’t so fucked-up in the head. I’ll still love you. Maybe you marry her and have three wonderful children. I’ll still love you. If you no longer want to marry me … I’ll still love you. I’ll still love your family. I’ll still love the memories of who we were and the dream of what could have been. And I’ll wish you nothing but utter bliss and the most beautiful happiness because …”

“When you ask me that question, I feel like the truth will pull us apart, but so will a lie. So …” I shrug. “It hurts—” Tears burn my eyes, but I don’t give them life. “The thought of losing you is unbearable.”

His gaze crawls along the table between us, making its way to meet mine. I see my whole world in his eyes, but when I close mine, I see many worlds. Immutable images. I feel deep love and loss. And I hear voices that won’t be silenced.

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“Well, who the hell am I marrying?” He whips around, bending forward to get in my face. “Swayze? Morgan Daisy Gallagher?” “Me.” My voice cracks as I blink back the tears. “And who are you?” “Swayze.” The tension in his face eases a bit. “Are you sure?” I push all the anxiety, all the fear, and all the confusion down into a dark hole I think is my soul. And I breathe in as much courage as I can muster, tipping my chin up. “Yes.” He grabs my face and rests his forehead against mine. Without a confession, I feel his guilt. Without a single word, I feel his love. Let this be one more day where I’m granted the miracle of not losing Griffin.

This duet has been one of my most highly anticipated reads and I’m not ashamed to admit that I was on cloud freaking 9 when I finally got to start it. Transcendence took me on a crazy ride without my permission and Epoch gave me the after effect of what happens when you surrender yourself without any protection.

I’m at a loss for words when it comes to this author’s writing style and if I’m bein

“I’m sorry.

For What?

For waking the dead.

You didn’t wake the dead. You comforted the living”.

This duet has been one of my most highly anticipated reads and I’m not ashamed to admit that I was on cloud freaking 9 when I finally got to start it. Transcendence took me on a crazy ride without my permission and Epoch gave me the after effect of what happens when you surrender yourself without any protection.

I’m at a loss for words when it comes to this author’s writing style and if I’m being honest, I’m scared for her future releases. She’s doesn’t just suck you in and give you this out of this world experience every time you turn the pages. She holds you hostage and makes you BELIEVE everything that is written down meanwhile you’re trying you’re trying to figure out a way to jump inside of the pages so you can be a part of it physically.

There’s no need for me to give you a play by play of this story because I won’t do that. Going into it blindly and experiencing the heartbreak and loss on your own, will be the best thing that I could ever do for you. Griffin, Swayze, and Nathaniel will leave your heart a shattering mess of emotions but you will enjoy it because these characters were exceptional. They loved hard, and fought harder and you couldn’t ask for anything more.

Did I wish certain things were different for some of them? Of course. But I think that everything that happened, was meant to be. They were supposed to go through the hurt and anger and betrayal in order to find their own happiness and have that once in a lifetime kind of love.

They got their happily ever after and I hated it. The way how it happened. This book started with lots of tension and tons of potential but author just ruined it for me in the way she brought closure to that one thing around which this whole story was woven.

I guess I was expecting too much after the first book and hence the disappointment.

It’s almost been 24 hours since I finished Epoch and I’m still finding it hard to put it into words what’ve just read and experienced. Still in awe and I’m going to try to explain this state I’m in emotionally cause reading Transcend and afterwards Epoch was pulling out emotions I didn’t expect. Epoch was pretty spectacular. Out of this world.

I simply loved and adored Swayze, Griffin and Nate. That’s it. These characters had my heart and support in Transcend and I held on for dear life and cheerIt’s almost been 24 hours since I finished Epoch and I’m still finding it hard to put it into words what’ve just read and experienced. Still in awe and I’m going to try to explain this state I’m in emotionally cause reading Transcend and afterwards Epoch was pulling out emotions I didn’t expect. Epoch was pretty spectacular. Out of this world.

I simply loved and adored Swayze, Griffin and Nate. That’s it. These characters had my heart and support in Transcend and I held on for dear life and cheered them on in Epoch with all I had. I was emotional invested in all three of them. They had embedded themselves in my heart. The situation they were in was unimaginable and so were the choices they all faced. Nate and Griffin are two men that love. Omg do they love. It’s intense and it’s everything. The same can be said about Swayze. She loves so fiercely and wants to do the right thing given her circumstances. They’re the most difficult choices of her life.

The roller coaster ride Jewel E. Ann took me on was indescribable. Tears, snot and a heart that hurt. That was pretty much how I felt throughout most of Epoch. It was excruciating at times but all worth it cause Jewel E. Ann owned me. With her brilliant and unique storyline and mesmerizing prose she owned me. I knew and anticipated that Ann would test me and she did. Her storytelling is brave and captivating. She ventures into topics I usually don’t give a second thought and turns it into magic. She had me spellbound. All I can say get ready to be blown away by Epoch. It’s so much more than EPIC.

Overall Opinion: Wow. This duet was definitely different! It has a pnr aspect (that I was expecting going in), and I actually appreciated its contribution in making this story so unique. I still think it could've probably been a good single book that is a little on the longer side, but fortunately I didn't mind it being a duet and it didn't feel as stretched out as I was dreading. I f-loved the epilogue and how I felt content in the end in that everyone got their HEA! I would recommend t 4 Stars

Overall Opinion: Wow. This duet was definitely different! It has a pnr aspect (that I was expecting going in), and I actually appreciated its contribution in making this story so unique. I still think it could've probably been a good single book that is a little on the longer side, but fortunately I didn't mind it being a duet and it didn't feel as stretched out as I was dreading. I f-loved the epilogue and how I felt content in the end in that everyone got their HEA! I would recommend this to anyone looking for something different to mix up the same old storylines, but you definitely need to go in with an open mind! 😘

**Please don't read on if you haven't read the first book. I don't want to ruin the duet to anyone** Also please note that this is not my complete review format for that exact reason.

Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is the conclusion of Swayze's story. Again, I'm going to keep this really vague and hopefully not ruin it. This continues right after the first book ended with Swayze struggling with some of her new findings she's had about herself. She is torn between two worlds and her own identity while trying to hold on to those that she loves. There are some heartbreaking moments, some sexy times, some big reveals, and some sweet moments...and she gets a HEA ending.

POV: This alternated between the mc's POVs.

Overall Pace of Story: A little slow at first, but then it picks up and flows well. I never skimmed.

Instalove: No, but feelings are already developed when this book starts.

h rating: 3.5 stars. Swayze. I still struggled with her at times, but I also felt bad for her circumstances and all she went through.

Sadness level: Moderate/High. I definitely cried more in this one and even needed tissues at one point, but it never turned into an ugly cry.

Heat level: Good. They have some good tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.

Book duets can be a risky business. Expectations are high when the first book is well received. Transcend was easily a 5-star read for me, so Epoch had huge shoes to fill. Jewel E. Ann makes it look easy because Epoch stole my breath time and again. I put my real life on pause while I indulged in every single absorbing page. Eating is so overrated anyway.

This mystery and atypical love triangle doesn’t lose any steam when picking up after the shocking cliffhanger in book 1. The tempo in t5+ stars

Book duets can be a risky business. Expectations are high when the first book is well received. Transcend was easily a 5-star read for me, so Epoch had huge shoes to fill. Jewel E. Ann makes it look easy because Epoch stole my breath time and again. I put my real life on pause while I indulged in every single absorbing page. Eating is so overrated anyway.

This mystery and atypical love triangle doesn’t lose any steam when picking up after the shocking cliffhanger in book 1. The tempo in this book allows the reader time to savor a deeper connection with Swayze, Griffin, and Nate, while also conveying a sense of urgency and foreboding.

Epoch is perhaps even more passionate, unpredictable and suspenseful than Transcend, which really blows the mind. Questions of reincarnation, destiny, and free will are woven throughout this epic love story. I have incredible affinity for all the characters, and the book has such thought-provoking complexity that I find myself still thinking about it more than 24 hours after finishing. It’s not often that I get choked up while reading, but this book gave my tear ducts a good workout. The ending is absolute perfection, and I’m sure it will give everyone feels upon satisfying feels.

Haunting and stirring, the Transcend Duet has already earned a spot on my 2018 Favorites list.

*I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion or the content of this honest review.*

There really isn’t any other way to describe my feelings about this book. I knew it was going to be epic. I knew Swayze, Nate and Griffin still had a long way to go. And boy did they. Yet this ending was everything it was supposed to be. I can’t see it any other way and not just because I am beyond giddy with how it all played out. Their story had me crying tears of sadness, happiness, nervousness, shock and straight up awe.

Go in blind. Know that Ms. Ann’s5+ “A Real Boyfriend” Stars

Awestruck.

There really isn’t any other way to describe my feelings about this book. I knew it was going to be epic. I knew Swayze, Nate and Griffin still had a long way to go. And boy did they. Yet this ending was everything it was supposed to be. I can’t see it any other way and not just because I am beyond giddy with how it all played out. Their story had me crying tears of sadness, happiness, nervousness, shock and straight up awe.

Go in blind. Know that Ms. Ann’s got you. She knows what she’s doing. It may not be easy. It may not be pretty. But it’s exactly the way it should be.

I voluntarily read an ARC of this book. A is for Alpha B is for Books....more

5 stars.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Mindblowing. I am at a loss for words. Epic not Epoch is probably the right word choice here.While book one of this duet was captivating and all about the story and characters for me, book two was more an angst filled drama with a little suspense thrown in to the mix.Such amazing writing here, I could not put this book down and after a certain point in this story I just became so fearful for how it might end that I was probably reading it even faster .Fortunately I was able to breat5 stars.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Mindblowing. I am at a loss for words. Epic not Epoch is probably the right word choice here.While book one of this duet was captivating and all about the story and characters for me, book two was more an angst filled drama with a little suspense thrown in to the mix.Such amazing writing here, I could not put this book down and after a certain point in this story I just became so fearful for how it might end that I was probably reading it even faster .Fortunately I was able to breathe a large sigh of relief at the end and not a lot of tears. This was still a very emotional and powerful read. Such a different paranormal romance story involving reincarnation with a fascinating love-triangle. I absolutely LOVED these 2 books. I read them both as a KU but could not stop myself from purchasing both after I finished reading, as I will definitely be re- reading in the future.This is the year of Jewel E. Ann. By my count she already has three "5 star" releases. Bravo....more

Since she first met Nathaniel (Nate) Hunt, Swayze Samuels' life was no longer hers alone. Trapped between memories of the past, her quest for answers risked ruining her own future. She must decide if the truth would be worth dying for.

Who am I? A ghost? An unfinished life? A fractured soul?

This book picked up right where book 1 left off with Swayze's life increasingly complicated by her desireGenre: Contemporary RomanceType: Book 2 of 2 from Transcend DuetPOV: First Person - MultipleRating:

Since she first met Nathaniel (Nate) Hunt, Swayze Samuels' life was no longer hers alone. Trapped between memories of the past, her quest for answers risked ruining her own future. She must decide if the truth would be worth dying for.

Who am I? A ghost? An unfinished life? A fractured soul?

This book picked up right where book 1 left off with Swayze's life increasingly complicated by her desire for a closure. I certainly do not envy her position because she was between a rock and a hard place for whatever her move, she would not only hurt herself but also those she held dear.

"What if we’re destined or fated to find each other in every life?”

The other two characters didn't have it easy either. Their reactions to her situation were understandable and some moments were downright admirable. I love them and constantly hurt for them throughout the book

He can’t protect me. I’m not his to protect, but my body doesn’t know that as I cling to the familiar home of his embrace.

I knew coming into this book, it was going to be a rollercoaster ride, but it still didn't prepare me how much it would wring out my emotions. I felt invested on every single one of them and it was hard not to love them and understand their dilemma.

Epoch is the well developed conclusion of the engaging and unique premise of the Transcend duet. It would appeal to readers who favor emotionally charged romance.

I'm thrilled that this is my first FIVE STAR READ of the year and it is well deserving. You've probably heard that the first book ends pretty dramatically, well, this one picks right up where that one left off.

Swayze now has a purpose, one she's not exactly thrilled about but very intent to see through. She has to make sense of these memories and push herself to remember more so she gets help.

The problem is that not everyone is on board with that5 ★'s

“Thank you for finding me,” he whispers.

I'm thrilled that this is my first FIVE STAR READ of the year and it is well deserving. You've probably heard that the first book ends pretty dramatically, well, this one picks right up where that one left off.

Swayze now has a purpose, one she's not exactly thrilled about but very intent to see through. She has to make sense of these memories and push herself to remember more so she gets help.

The problem is that not everyone is on board with that especially Griffin. He puts her through the ringer a few times...and to be fair, she has put him through the ringer as well but hers are mostly unintentional. He finally issues an ultimatum...one I was really shocked about and just couldn't believe he would go through with.

Nate, on the other hand, is having a calmer approach. He is older after all but that doesn't always play in Swayze's favor especially when she is torn and needs him.

I was really floored by the resolution of one very big problem. I never expected that outcome...especially who did it but in hindsight, it made the most sense.

Because of that, Swayze's able to get a bit of a handle on those memories and make time to find herself. I LOVED the grocery store scene(s) and as things progressed, I was happy with how things were going. But...but my heart was torn for the other one. Ugh...I hate triangles particularly when both Heroes are so amazing. And Jewel E. Ann plays with us a little bit but how can you not love all that angst!

“This life looks beautiful on you.”

The ending was amazing and the surprise was priceless but that epilogue? Whoa...please tell me that Jewel E. Ann is going to write a book for Charlotte and Mathias? I think we all deserve it after reading this duet!...more

So, after a night of sleep, and waking up many times with this story on my brain, I "think" I'm ready to do this - and without spilers

Book 2 of the Transcend Duet is so deeply moving. I still have tears in my eyes when I think of how this all played out. Simply perfection. It ended exactly how it needed to. The writing was flawless. The characters were skillfully fleshed out and true to themselves. Oh Swayze, you poor funny, snarky, klutzy, unconfident soul. I can't even5 "We are timeless" stars

So, after a night of sleep, and waking up many times with this story on my brain, I "think" I'm ready to do this - and without spilers

Book 2 of the Transcend Duet is so deeply moving. I still have tears in my eyes when I think of how this all played out. Simply perfection. It ended exactly how it needed to. The writing was flawless. The characters were skillfully fleshed out and true to themselves. Oh Swayze, you poor funny, snarky, klutzy, unconfident soul. I can't even fathom what it had to have been like to live in your body and soul - or what it was like to have two incredible men love you so completely. Griffin - if there was ever a more perfect book boyfriend, I don't know who it could be. Everyone should have a Grocery Story Guy!!! And Nate...I will forever be Team Nate, and I don't care who knows it! Selfless, loving, kind, wise, broken...the true embodiment of the definition of grace.

This is so hard to do without spoilers, because I want to tell the world about it. I want to discuss this with people who have read it until I have no more words left. I want to tell everyone why they should read the whole duet. As I was sitting on the couch last night, finishing the story, tears running down my face, my husband asked me "why are you crying"? And all I could say was "You just won't get it". Because none of you will "get" this unless you read the series, and you really need to do so.

And I leave you with this quote (and I don't know if I remember it word for word, but I got the gist here) - which is what totally broke me beyond repair "You don't have to love me...in this lifetime". ...more

Without interruption in the timeline, Swayze Samuels is conflicted with her present and past. Still searching for answers in hopes of a greater good, the risk is high as Swayze can lose what she loves the most.

“I don’t want to lose him. It’s not fair to ask him to share me with another life. It’s insane to ask him to understand. And I’m tired of feeling ripped down the middle.”

Told in multiple POVs, the emotional impact is felt by every character, as each has their own needs. Having to make

Without interruption in the timeline, Swayze Samuels is conflicted with her present and past. Still searching for answers in hopes of a greater good, the risk is high as Swayze can lose what she loves the most.

“I don’t want to lose him. It’s not fair to ask him to share me with another life. It’s insane to ask him to understand. And I’m tired of feeling ripped down the middle.”

Told in multiple POVs, the emotional impact is felt by every character, as each has their own needs. Having to make decisions, even if its in best interest of another is painful and yet they make such sacrifices.

“What if we all carry something to the next life? It’s possible we just don’t recognize it. Wouldn’t that be the purpose of the soul? Random knowledge. Déjà vu moments. Hidden talents. Oddly familiar faces.”

In this book, the author successfully creates a world where life isn’t a predictable or easy path. With Swayze, I empathized with her plight and felt the emotional loss when she ultimately decided to forge ahead. Griffin is one sexy character but he also grounds Swayze and ultimately acts in the only way he can. As for Nate, he is in his own category. In spite of his loss, Nate is stronger than he thinks.

"I think a part of you will be mine to love in every life.”

Overall, this duet is an incredible story that delves into the possibility of the unknown and how fate might be larger than we think. With emotions high, these characters remain true to themselves despite the pain during the process.

Epoch offers a unique and hopeful story about second chances. I highly recommend!

5+ Stars Transcend and Epoch deserve more than 5 stars. I'm giving them 10/5 because I want to and I will.

“So tell me about your day, Rabiya."

My day was good, I cried a lot, smiled and then cried again becauseJewel E. Ann ripped my heart apart only to put it back together. I will forever remember this book. I'm the type of person who forgets the names of characters and story line very easily but some books leave a mark on your heart and stay there for a very long time and this duet by Jewel is 5+ Stars Transcend and Epoch deserve more than 5 stars. I'm giving them 10/5 because I want to and I will.

“So tell me about your day, Rabiya."

My day was good, I cried a lot, smiled and then cried again becauseJewel E. Ann ripped my heart apart only to put it back together. I will forever remember this book. I'm the type of person who forgets the names of characters and story line very easily but some books leave a mark on your heart and stay there for a very long time and this duet by Jewel is going to stay in my heart and soul and lungs and blood for an eternity.

I can never ever do justice with these books but I want to let it all out because my heart can’t take it anymore even though i'm finding it difficult to find words to describe it.I swear to God I was losing my mind because of anticipation and frustration. It consumed my mind and heart and i was even dreaming of Griffin and Nate in my dreams.

Whenever there are two guys in a book and the girl has to choose one of them I always and by always I mean 99% of the time I want her to choose the second guy but I was torn because Oh My Good Griffin and Nate were everything. They were perfect in every way.The last time I adored and loved a male character like this was a long time ago.

This duet was amazing, brilliant, nerve wracking, breathtaking, raw and beautiful. It deals with reincarnation and how fate brings Swayze in a position where she's on the verge of losing her mind.Swayze is a twenty one year old girl with a speciality of seeing peoples' past but not everyone but just a few. Griffin, her grocery store guy is absolutely goals, a perfect boyfriend who loves her with all of his heart. Well Nate also loves with all of his heart but….. Damn If i won’t stop now I'll spoil the entire book for everyone. "I think a part of you will be mine to love in every life."

The second book in the duet was even better. It opened all the secrets of the past. But damn the journey was truly heartbreaking. My poor Swayze was dying and hanging in between these affectionate boys who loved her beyond words. Beyond words.I love Griffin.I love Nate.I love Swayze.I love Jewel E. Ann

I loved every word of it. It wrecked me in so many ways that i can't describe.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.You all have to read it. Don't read the spoilers because you won't understand a single thing. If you don't read it, then um bruh you're something Epoc... I mean Epic.

Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor. When she's not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.

Her latest release is When Life Happened, an Amazon #1 Best Seller.

Current projects: A second spinoff from the Jack & Jill SeJewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor. When she's not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.

Her latest release is When Life Happened, an Amazon #1 Best Seller.

Current projects: A second spinoff from the Jack & Jill Series - Flint's story. An exclusive newsletter subscriber story, Transcend—> Sign up here!

“I don’t need you to love me back … in this lifetime.” He smiles. My eyes fill with tears. How can one sentence be so beautiful and so forlorn at the same time? I don’t need you to love me back … in this lifetime. Nate Hunt deserves to be loved back in every lifetime—especially this one.”
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